I think the bottom line here is that if Cruz votes no, it is a symbolic gesture on something that will give the senate a say on what happens. You vote no, any input you give afterwards lacks credibility.
I think he didn’t want to vote yes, but by voting yes, his voice will be heard.
It’s a good move politically and doesn’t hurt him since he voted no on cloture.
The bottom line here is the Pubbies folded again and gave Obama must of what he wanted.
After all, McConnell touted that the bill was bi-partisan. The Media applauded — not McConnell folding, but Obama winning another around.
I agree. The man is learning because he is the smartest person in the room. He tried with a NO vote on cloture, but once lost, he knew the Senate would vote yes, and given his acumen, he voted yes to give himself more power against the GOPe. I absolutely agree with his votes.
Anyone here who thinks he sold out, does not understand Senate rules and politics, especially with the RINO's in charge. Ted Cruz is brilliant and is making his "voice" heard throughout Congress and the populace from his votes and speeches, not to mention his past. Cruz is working the corrupt RINO system to his advantage.
Unfortunately, I believe he is too much a strict Constitutionalist to get the elite Pubbie nomination and makes good fodder for the MSM with his Reaganist positions. If he were to get the nomination, we would destroy Hillary in debates. I'm dubious of Rand Paul able to hold his own against Hillary.
The rest of GOP pack are the same ole, same ole, except Walker who can run on his State accomplishments. We are still in a very low (almost negative) growth economy from years of Obambi's socialist programs, yet Walker fought the liberals in Wisconsin time and again and improved his State economy. He's a economic powerhouse.
Funny how the MSM is complaining about him having NO foreign policy experience. Think he should counter with the first term Senator Obambi had none either? Always wonder about negative campaigns.
Personally, I think it's time our Conservatives not only promote their accomplishments but also show where the left has failed. Walker/Cruz should hit hard on Hillary's scandals in way that hits home to the low-info voters.
You are correct. There are Senate rules that call for voting the ‘wrong’ way so that time is banked to raise motions that can delay or steer the debates off course. The cloture vote was the crucial vote. Once cloture passed, there was nothing else to do except be part of the issue vote so that participation would be allowed.
How much delay can be gained is a question.
Mark Levin just mentioned a Congressional Scandal involving McConnell and Obamacare exemptions. It would be great if Ted Cruz plays hardball and presses McConnell to torpedo the Iran vote. McConnell is a menace, a true abomination to America. The fact that the Left is starting to sing his praises should confirm to Americans the nature of McConnell’s duplicitous character.
Way too many Freepers are purists who don’t understand that sometimes, there are no good options, period. They bore me frankly.